[Fate & Free Will ] Astrology for the Week of April 8-14

This is one of the most significant weeks of the entire year and that doesn’t mean you’ll know it right away, although some of you will or already do (because eclipse events start playing out up to a week early and this particular eclipse portal began back in March).

If you aren’t subscribed to the Wicked Veracity podcast you won’t know that I’ve started recording again and the first episode came out last week - all about the eclipse, you can read the transcript here or find it on your favorite podcast platform.

Monday 04/08

• ☀ Solar Eclipse | Aries 🌑 New Moon | 2:20 pm eastern
• ☉ ☌ ☽ at 19° 24‘ Aries 
• ☽ ☌ ☿ at 24° 34‘ Aries | 10:38 pm eastern
• ☽ V/C | 10:38 pm eastern - 04/09 at 7:23 am eastern

Monday we have an Aries New Moon and Solar Eclipse at 2:20 pm eastern. 

With Mercury retrograde you might find yourself at a crossroads of unexpected new beginnings. This isn't the moment for rushing forward; instead, it's an opportunity to pause and reflect. 

The eclipse, ruled by Mars conjunct Saturn in Pisces, brings a blend of assertive energy tempered with a dose of reality, urging a thoughtful review of where you stand and where you wish to go. 

Communication, especially with oneself, becomes crucial. The retrograde period encourages looking back at past decisions and conversations, offering clarity and insights that were perhaps overlooked initially. It’s a time to recalibrate, ensuring your next steps are not only bold but also built on a foundation of wisdom and authenticity.

Patience is your ally as Mars and Saturn’s meeting in Pisces suggests that some goals will require time and perseverance to materialize. Embrace this period to lay down plans that are both ambitious and achievable, considering the balance between your desires and the practicalities of making them happen. 

Here are the topics that will be up for you by rising sign:

Aries Rising: Embracing the New You

 The eclipse is not just about change; it's about evolution. It's a call to step into a more authentic version of yourself, armed with a clearer understanding of your path and a strategic plan to follow it.

Taurus Rising: Inner Transformation

The eclipse signals a significant period of inner change, offering a chance to reset spiritually and emotionally. By focusing on introspection and personal growth, you prepare the ground for a future where you're more aligned with your true self, free from the patterns that have held you back.

Gemini Rising: Reimagining Vision & Community

This eclipse is a powerful moment to realign your social life and future goals with what is true for you in this phase of your life, setting the stage for a fulfilling journey towards making a difference in your community and the wider world, grounded in authenticity and thoughtful planning.

Cancer Rising: Redefining Career & Public Image

This eclipse is a call to action for taking charge of your career and public life. By embracing the energies of reflection, strategic planning, and assertive action, you can set a course for a future that not only advances your professional standing but also resonates deeply with your personal values and aspirations.

Leo Rising: Growth & Exploration

This eclipse is a period of significant intellectual growth and the broadening of your horizons. By embracing the reflective energy of this time, you can set the foundation for a journey of exploration that not only expands your knowledge but also deeply enriches your soul.

Virgo Rising: Financial Empowerment

This eclipse is a powerful catalyst for transforming how you handle shared resources and plan for the future. By approaching these changes with thoughtfulness and strategic planning, you can lay the groundwork for financial stability and a lasting legacy.

Libra Rising: Relationship Renewal

This eclipse signifies a potent moment for transforming your approach to relationships. By embracing reflection, clear communication, and strategic changes, you pave the way for partnerships that truly resonate with your current self and support your journey forward.

Scorpio Rising: Enhanced Productivity & Well-being

This eclipse is a call to action for redefining how you manage your everyday life, from the minutiae of daily tasks to the broader strokes of health and the things to which you feel obligated. By thoughtfully embracing this period of reflection and adjustment, you set the stage for a more balanced, productive, and fulfilling routine that supports your overall life goals and personal well-being.

Sagittarius Rising: Creative and Romantic Renewal

This eclipse is a powerful moment to ignite change in how you experience and express joy, creativity, and love. By embracing this energy with introspection and intention, you can forge deeper connections with your passions and the people you love, setting the stage for a future rich with personal fulfillment and expression.

Capricorn Rising: Reframing Home & Family

This eclipse marks a significant milestone toward enhanced emotional security and a more authentic expression of your personal and familial relationships. By integrating the lessons of this period, you can build a foundation that truly supports your path forward.

Aquarius Rising: Communication, Connections, & Curiosity

This eclipse is an opportunity to redefine your approach to communication, curiosity, and connection. Seize this chance to align your interactions and learning endeavors with your true self, paving the way for more authentic and engaging exchanges.

Pisces Rising: Financial Foundations

This eclipse is a chance to reshape your material world in a way that's more aligned with who you are and where you're headed. It's an invitation to build a foundation of resources that not only secures your future but also enriches your journey towards personal fulfillment.

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Tuesday 04/09

• ☽ ▻ Taurus | 7:23 am eastern
• ☽ at 01° 58‘ Taurus □ ♇ at 01° 58‘ Aquarius | 10:35 am eastern

Tuesday may feel more intense than usual, prompting you to think deeply about what you value most and the changes you need to make for growth. 

You'll be nudged to examine the balance between your need for stability and your desire for transformation. This is a moment for reflection, not rapid actions, as you redefine priorities and release outdated attachments. 

Wednesday 04/10

• ☽ at 14° 21‘ Taurus ✳ ♂︎ at 14° 21‘ Pisces | 6:48 am eastern
• ☽ at 14° 38‘ Taurus ✳ ♄ at 14° 38‘ Pisces | 7:16 am eastern
• ☽ ☌ ♃ at 19° 29‘ Taurus  | 3:19 pm eastern
• ♂︎ ☌ ♄ at 14° 40‘ Pisces  | 4:36 pm eastern
• ☽ ☌ ♅ at 21° 16‘ Taurus  | 6:17 pm eastern 

Wednesday is optimistic and innovative which is great news, because it’s a get to work kind of day thanks to the Mars-Saturn conjunction. 

Success often requires a balance between bold moves and calculated risks. Today (and most of the week)  harness this energy by setting clear intentions and laying down practical steps toward achieving them, ensuring each action is grounded in realism and dedication to doing the work required to achieve your goals.

Thursday 04/11

• ☽ at 28° 17‘ Taurus ✳ ♆ at 28° 17‘ Pisces | 6:03 am eastern
• ☽ V/C | 6:03 am - 8:58 am eastern
• ☽ ▻ Gemini | 8:58 am eastern
• ☽ at 01° 59‘ Gemini △ ♇ at 01° 59‘  Aquarius | 12:22 pm eastern
• ☉ ☌ ☿ at 22° 32‘ Aries | 7:02 pm eastern
• 🌒 Waxing Crescent Moon | 10:06 pm eastern
• ☽ at 08° 38‘ Gemini ✳ ♀︎ at 08° 38‘ Aries | 11:47 pm eastern

Thursday starts off a little slow but by 9 am eastern it’s all systems go. 

This is a day for critical review of recent actions, conversations, decisions, and plans. There is a focus on strategic reassessment and adjustment.

You might find that you have sudden insights about what you want going forward or that you are able to figure out a strategic way to move forward on a goal you’ve already identified. 

There will probably be a lot going on. That could look like overthinking, an overabundance of intrusive thoughts, people wanting to talk through all of their ideas, brilliant breakthroughs, chatty friends, and a hundred other things. 

Try not to give in to the frenetic energy of it all if you feel yourself spiraling. Take the time to calm your brain down with a long walk, weighted blanket, therapy, coaching, journaling, meditation, or whatever works best for you.

Then direct your mind toward the problem you want to solve and see what you come up with. 

Friday 04/12

• ☽ at 14° 51‘ Gemini □ ♄ at 14° 51‘ Pisces | 10:39 am eastern
• ☽ at 16° 06‘ Gemini □ ♂︎ at 16° 06‘ Pisces | 12:50 pm eastern
• ☽ at 21° 40‘ Gemini ✳ ☿  at 21° 40‘ Aries | 10:42 pm eastern

Friday morning  you might be torn between wanting to explore and implement every new idea that you’ve had recently and feeling weighed down by the enormity of the actual implementation. 

Fortunately, as the work day wraps up the social factor goes way up making it a great night spending time with friends or family. Conversations are likely to be lively and may lead to some pretty interesting insights, especially about the projects, relationships, or plans you’ve been obsessing over.

With all this mental energy flying around, it could feel a bit overwhelming. If you notice the buzz is getting too intense, take a moment to step back. Find a quiet corner to gather your thoughts, or write them down so that they don’t get lost in the whirlwind of ideas that are likely to be spinning around today.

Saturday 04/13

• ☽ at 23° 49‘ Gemini ✳ ☉ at 23° 49‘ Aries | 2:34 am eastern
• ☽ at 28° 21‘ Gemini □ ♆ at 28° 21‘ Pisces | 10:46 am eastern
• ☽ V/C | 10:46 am - 1:44 pm eastern
• ☽ ▻ Cancer | 1:44 pm eastern

Saturday starts off a little ungrounded, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. It’s great for inspiration and creativity but it can also lead to confusion and not knowing quite which way is forward. You might find yourself easily distracted, chasing after thoughts or feelings that seem elusive. 

But at 1:44 pm eastern the Moon moves into Cancer, where she feels most at home. There’s a shift towards seeking comfort, emotional security, and connection. The emotional tone deepens, steering towards introspection and a stronger awareness of emotional undercurrents.

Having the Moon in Cancer this weekend after a few weeks of intense shifts is just what we all need. 

There’s a natural pull towards nurturing relationships and finding emotional resonance in interactions, regardless of the setting. It gives space to honor emotional truths, prioritize self-care, and strengthen bonds through shared understanding and compassion.

Sunday 04/14

• ☽ at 11° 42‘ Cancer □ ♀︎ at 11° 42‘ Aries | 11:23 am eastern
• ☽ at 15° 06‘ Cancer △ ♄ at 15° 06‘ Pisces | 5:47 pm eastern
• ☽ at 18° 00‘ Cancer △ ♂︎ at 18° 00‘ Pisces | 11:17 pm eastern

Sunday is another day of emotional awareness, and the first lesson is how a need for emotional security doesn’t negate a desire for independence. It’s a perfect opportunity to consider boundaries that allow for both closeness and autonomy. 

Fortunately, there’s a lot of support for figuring out the details in order to build lasting emotional foundations with compassion and understanding. 

A pretty great way to ease out of the eclipse zone, right?

Until next time, my wish for you is the unwavering belief that your wants, dreams, and desires deserve to be the compass for your future.  -Robin💋